Introduction

The Bulgarian archival system was first established in the twentieth century. Some Bulgarian records for the Ottoman period may be located in Turkey and Greece. Also, compiled genealogies exist in some community libraries (reading halls).[1] Efforts to obtain genealogical information from Bulgarian archives by correspondence are usually futile.[2]

Archives and Libraries

Established in 1878, the National Library functioned as a quasi-state archives until 1951. It is particularly significant as a depository of old Turkish administrative records. The Library does not hold any vital records.

Established in 1951, the Military Archives holds records pertaining to the history of the Bulgarian army.

References

↑The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1991-1998.

↑Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.

↑Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Outline for Genealogical Research in Bulgaria,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1982.